Secretary of Agriculture Addresses Farm Bureau, Water, Labor, and State Overreach U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Photo by Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter” at the 2026 AFBF Convention Speaking at…
From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future
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AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
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How the Ohio and Erie Canal Helped Shape Ohio
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Ohio: America’s First Agricultural Capital
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AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer deliver a wide-ranging discussion on the most pressing issues facing agriculture at both…
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
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California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights
California agriculture continues to evolve as growers adapt to water shortages, rising labor costs, and global competition. On the latest AgNet News Hour, Fresno County Viticulture Advisor George Zhuang shared…
Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026
The first AgNet News Hour of 2026 opened with a wide-ranging conversation on agriculture, food policy, and accountability, as Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer set the tone…
America’s Largest Barns: Icons of Agriculture
…past generations, offering a tangible connection to the agricultural landscapes that shaped the nation. America’s Largest Barns: Icons of Agriculture Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: 2025 Ag Review & 2026 Outlook
On this New Year’s Eve edition of the AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter, looks back at the defining agriculture stories of 2025 while setting the stage…
The History of Corn Harvesting in American Agriculture: From Hand-Husked Fields to Mechanization
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California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
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The Cooper Barn: A Kansas Landmark of American Agricultural History
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